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Beckley, WV vs Sharpsville, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Sharpsville or is it cheaper to live in Beckley?
- Sharpsville is 5.3% more expensive than Beckley.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sharpsville or Beckley?
- Sharpsville housing costs are 61.7% more expensive than Beckley housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Beckley or is Health Care more affordable in Sharpsville.
- Health related expenses are 32.1% less in Sharpsville.
 Beckley, WVSharpsville, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.0100
 Food & Groceries93.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.5100
 Housing25.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$132,300$338,100
 Utilities80  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.7100
 Miscellaneous95.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Sharpsville    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

NW PA is a nice place to visit if you have family or friends in the area. As for culture, entertainment and employment possibilities - precious little is available.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Sharpsville, PA sits against the Ohio border about midway between Erie, PA and Pittsburgh, PA just north of Route 80. I was born and raised in this area, but my wife is  More

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